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Albanian politician

Myqerem Tafaj (born November 14, ) is an Albanian politician and university professor. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Albania and served as Minister of Education and Sciences in the cabinet of Sali Berisha.

He was also Deputy Prime Minister from 4 April to 14 September

Early life and career

Myqerem Tafaj was born in Bulqizë, Albania, on November 14, In the late s, he moved to Tirana, where he began agriculture studies at the Agricultural University of Tirana. In , Tafaj received his doctoral degree from the same university.

Prof. Dr. Myqerem Tafaj - Profil - Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung

Shortly after his graduation, in , Tafaj was awarded a one-year fellowship from the German Foundation for International Development, which gave him the possibility to continue his research in Germany. Between and , Tafaj completed his second PhD at the University of Hohenheim.

Entry into politics

After he returned to Albania, in , Tafaj became director of sciences at the Ministry of Education of Albania